Heavy rain warning remains in force for most parts of Fiji

Heavy rain warning remains in force for most parts of Fiji

By Vijay Narayan
Monday 07/10/2019

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Eastern half and interior of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lomaiviti and Lau Group, and is also in force for Taveuni and nearby smaller islands.

The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain remains slow moving over the Fiji Group. 

This trough is expected to affect the country until late tomorrow.

Expect heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Localised heavy rain will lead to flash flooding of low lying areas.

We are receiving continuous rain since yesterday.

In the last 24 hours, Lodoni received 229 millimetres of rainfall, Korovou received 193 millimetres of rain, Koronivia received 148 millimetres, Nausori 169.5 millimetres and Nasinu 148.5 millimetres.

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